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rollicking Antonyms

Opposite of rollicking

Because the opposite of rollicking shifts with each meaning, the 12 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Exuberantly lively, joyous, and amusing; full of boisterous high spirits and carefree fun.

Usage Example

"The cast delivered a somber performance of the classic musical comedy that had the audience laughing in the aisles."

Strongest
somber
Strong
solemn
dull
dreary
sedate
subdued
gloomy
lugubrious

• noun (Context 2)

Carefree, boisterous, and high-spirited merrymaking or frolicking.

Usage Example

"Sounds of laughter and midnight solemnity echoed from the tavern down the cobblestone street."

Strong
solemnity
mourning

• noun (Context 3)

A severe reprimand or angry scolding.

Usage Example

"The apprentice received a proper praise from the foreman for leaving the workshop unlocked overnight."

Strong
praise
commendation

Similar words to rollicking

Words similar to rollicking shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

frolicking
telling-off
dressing-down
boisterous
revelry
exuberant
merrymaking
scolding
See all synonyms of rollicking

• Nearby Words

rollback
roller
rollercoaster
rollicking
rolling
rollout
rollup

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Rollicking. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/rollicking
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